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(Q64.2) Congenital posterior urethral valves
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346 088 in individuals diagnosis congenital posterior urethral valves confirmed
1 928 deaths with diagnosis congenital posterior urethral valves
1% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital posterior urethral valves
Diagnosis congenital posterior urethral valves is diagnosed Men are 48.17% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis congenital posterior urethral valves
1 304 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis congenital posterior urethral valves
624 (0.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital posterior urethral valves - Men aged 0 and Women aged 5-9
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-74
Disease Features congenital posterior urethral valves
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital posterior urethral valves - what does this mean
Congenital posterior urethral valves is a birth defect in which a flap of tissue forms in the urethra, blocking the flow of urine from the bladder. this blockage can cause urine to back up into the bladder and kidneys, leading to infection and possible kidney damage.
What happens during the disease - congenital posterior urethral valves
Congenital posterior urethral valves is a rare birth defect in which a valve-like structure forms in the posterior urethra, blocking the flow of urine from the bladder out of the body. this blockage prevents the bladder from emptying completely, leading to increased pressure in the bladder and decreased kidney function. in addition, the valve can cause urinary tract infections and damage to the bladder and kidneys, resulting in further complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Ultrasound of the bladder and kidneys
- Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
- Retrograde urethrogram
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Cystoscopy
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat Congenital posterior urethral valves
- Perform a cystoscopy to assess the extent of the obstruction.
- Administer antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Perform a urethral dilatation to relieve the obstruction.
- Perform a transurethral resection of the valves.
- Perform a bladder augmentation to increase bladder capacity.
- Perform a bladder neck closure to prevent urine leakage.
- Perform a urinary diversion to redirect urine flow.
- Perform a urinary reconstruction to repair the urethra.
- Administer medications to control bladder spasms.
- Perform a vesicostomy to create an artificial opening.
- Perform a bladder closure to reduce urine leakage.
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
29 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Congenital posterior urethral valves - Prevention
The best way to prevent congenital posterior urethral valves is to ensure that pregnant women receive pre-natal care. regular check-ups and ultrasounds can help to detect the condition early, which can allow for early treatment and improved outcomes for the baby.